International schools in Hong Kong
81 international schools in Hong Kong. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Living
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Safety
Hong Kong is under level 1 (exercise caution)
Korea's foreign ministry page for Hong Kong (checked 2026-10-30) shows the whole territory at level 1. It warns of theft targeting visitors and of theft, drug and sex crimes in nightlife areas such as Lan Kwai Fong and Tsim Sha Tsui.
- Whole territory level 1
- Take care in nightlife areas
Source:외교부 해외안전여행Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Schooling
Education: 52 international schools, 66% non-local students
Hong Kong's Education Bureau counts 52 international schools in 2025/26 (16 primary, 7 secondary, 28 through-train, 1 special), with 48,413 places and 44,745 students excluding the special school; 66.2% of students are non-local. As of 2026-10-30 our directory lists 75 schools in this city (still growing).
- 52 international schools (2025/26)
- 48,413 places / 44,745 students
- 66.2% non-local
Source:Education Bureau, Hong KongOfficial sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Family life and climate
Climate: warmest-month high 31.6°C, coolest-month low 14.6°C
Normals from Hong Kong Observatory on the WMO World Weather Information Service (1991-2020): the warmest month (Jul) averages a high of 31.6°C, the coolest (Jan) a low of 14.6°C, and yearly rainfall is about 2,431 mm. Months with more than 150 mm of rain: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
- Jul average high 31.6°C
- Jan average low 14.6°C
- About 2,431 mm of rain a year
Source:World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Airport and travel
Airport Express: 24 minutes to Hong Kong Station
The Airport Express reaches Hong Kong Station in Central in 24 minutes, running about every 15 minutes from 05:54 to 00:48 daily.
- 24 min to Hong Kong Station
- About every 15 minutes
- Runs 05:54-00:48
Source:Hong Kong International AirportOfficial sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Private tutoring
Tutoring: tutorial schools must register under the Education Ordinance
In a 2023-07-31 statement on a tutorial school's closure, Hong Kong's Education Bureau said tutorial centres must be registered under the Education Ordinance (Cap. 279) as private schools offering non-formal curricula, and that unregistered centres are investigated. It reminds parents to check registration and to pay fees monthly rather than in large lump sums.
- Registration required
- Check registration
- Pay fees monthly
Source:Hong Kong SAR Government (Education Bureau)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
HKD 3K – HKD 359K
≈ USD 382 – ≈ USD 45.8K
Based on 74 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2026-27
ECB reference rate (2026-11-04) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
- IB51 · 63%
- British (IGCSE/A Level)26 · 32%
- American (AP)8 · 10%
- Australian / Canadian / NZ6 · 7%
- French2 · 2%
- German1 · 1%
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 51 | 53% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 26 | 27% |
| American (AP) | 8 | 8% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 6 | 6% |
| French | 2 | 2% |
| German | 1 | 1% |
| Korean | 1 | 1% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 1 | 1% |
| Montessori / alternative | 1 | 1% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-05
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 51 | 53% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 26 | 27% |
| American (AP) | 8 | 8% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 6 | 6% |
| French | 2 | 2% |
| German | 1 | 1% |
| Korean | 1 | 1% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 1 | 1% |
| Montessori / alternative | 1 | 1% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-05
| schools | n |
|---|---|
| HKD 0 – HKD 37.5K | 5 |
| HKD 37.5K – HKD 75K | 7 |
| HKD 75K – HKD 113K | 12 |
| HKD 113K – HKD 150K | 22 |
| HKD 150K – HKD 188K | 14 |
| HKD 188K – HKD 225K | 10 |
| HKD 225K – HKD 263K | 3 |
| HKD 263K – HKD 300K | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-05 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-04)
| date | events |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-06 | 2 |
| 2026-11-11 | 1 |
| 2026-11-12 | 1 |
| 2026-11-17 | 1 |
| 2026-11-20 | 1 |
| 2026-11-21 | 2 |
| 2026-11-25 | 1 |
| 2026-11-26 | 1 |
| 2026-11-28 | 1 |
| 2026-11-30 | 1 |
| 2026-12-05 | 1 |
| 2026-12-09 | 1 |
| 2027-01-20 | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-05
Schools with the most complete information
Harrow International School Hong KongBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18From HKD 182K a year
American International SchoolAmerican (AP) · Ages 3–18From HKD 99K a year
American School Hong KongIB · American (AP) · Ages 5–18From HKD 171K a year
Australian International School Hong KongIB · Australian / Canadian / NZ · Ages 5–18From HKD 156K a year
Beacon Hill School (ESF)IB · Ages 5–11From HKD 145K a year
Bradbury School (ESF)IB · Ages 5–11From HKD 145K a year
Canadian International School of Hong KongIB · Australian / Canadian / NZ · Ages 5–18From HKD 143K a year
Carmel SchoolIB · Ages 1–18From HKD 120K a year
Map
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Upcoming info sessions and open days
Dates confirmed on each school's own page. Check the school page again before attending.
- Nov6Fri
- Nov6FriInfo session09:00 GMT+8 (local time)
Information Session (with Head of School's sharing and Campus Tour)
YK Pao School Hong KongHong KongChecked 2026-10-29
Check on the school's page - Nov11WedOpen day16:00 GMT+8 (local time)
Open Day - Hung Hom Sixth Form Centre
Nord Anglia International School, Hong KongHong KongHung Hom Sixth Form CentreChecked 2026-10-29
Check on the school's page - Nov12ThuApplication deadline09:00 GMT+8 (local time)
Application deadline for 2027-28 Secondary 1 Admission / 2026-27 Transfer Admission
The Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union Logos AcademyHong KongChecked 2026-10-29
Check on the school's page - Nov17TueApplication deadlineAll day
Application Due Day (G7 2027-2028)
G.T. (Ellen Yeung) CollegeHong KongChecked 2026-10-29
Check on the school's page - Nov20FriInfo session14:00 GMT+8 (local time)
Information Session in Shenzhen
YK Pao School Hong KongHong KongShenzhenChecked 2026-10-29
Check on the school's page
Guides and sources for Hong Kong
Hong Kong private and international schools need EDB approval to change fees
Official sourceEducation Bureau, Hong KongChecked 2026-11-04
Sharper or back-to-back fee rises need more evidence in Hong Kong
Official sourceEducation Bureau, Hong KongChecked 2026-11-04
Hong Kong: capital levies and similar 'other charges' have their own approval
Official sourceEducation Bureau, Hong KongChecked 2026-11-04
Hong Kong example (HKU): international qualifications apply directly via Non-JUPAS
Official sourceThe University of Hong KongChecked 2026-10-29
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